The latin term means that the argument discredits the character of an arguer rather than attacking the argument itself. Can anyone remind me of this term?
2006-10-21 07:35:59 · 8 answers · asked by M Ilay 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Ad Hominem - Attacking the Person
ad hominem - (Latin) literally “to the man”; if two political candidates come together to debate an issue, but one of the two attacks his opponent instead of discussing the problem, that is described as an ad hominem attack; the focus of the speech would be on the person rather than on the topic at hand.
2006-10-21 07:43:44 · answer #1 · answered by $Sun King$ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try "ad hominem". It means "to the person". Generally used in conjunction with another word as you have defined it, such as, "an ad hominem attack", or "an ad hominem argument". Hope this helps.
2006-10-21 07:48:36 · answer #2 · answered by Pete 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yup, I'm pretty sure it's the ad hominum one.
I have a list of argumentative fallacies somewhere, and I know that one is on the list.
2006-10-21 07:44:45 · answer #3 · answered by willow oak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ad hominem
2006-10-21 09:55:13 · answer #4 · answered by Sciman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ad hominem
2006-10-21 09:14:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ad hominem - attack on the man.
2006-10-21 07:44:05 · answer #6 · answered by General P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Insuficient evidence.
2006-10-21 07:53:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
strawman
2006-10-21 07:37:49 · answer #8 · answered by megettingbetter 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋